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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ainara — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aina|Aine
CelticGirl↓ Declining

Ainara

eye-NAR-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#961
↓ Declining
#961
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 31
Peak rank
#864 in 2023
5yr change
-97 ranks
Birth frequency
7.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #961 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Ainara

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #961

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-97 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureCelticBasqueGirl3-syllableModernUncommonEtherealMythological
Character
radiant graceindependent spiritartistic soulgentle strengthquiet wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Ainara is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #961 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -97 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#961 · rare
Ainara at a Glance
Meaning:Basque name meaning 'swallow' or 'swift bird', symbolizing grace and freedom with Celtic overtones of nature and lightness.
Language root:Basque · Celtic influences
Peak rank:#864 in 2023
5yr change:-97 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ainara illustration
Name Intelligence
Ainara · Overview
Summary

Ainara is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #961 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Ainara carries a ethereal, gentle, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 97 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
ainara.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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